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Topic: SSM Traction Bars
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67AJ
Journeyman Posts: 17
From: Tallulah La. 71282
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 01-05-2003 01:13 PM
   
Has anyone used south side machine life bar on a 67-70 mustang. Did they help with traction. Need help with traction on a 67 fastback with 460 C-6 with 389 gear.
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19964
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-05-2003 01:20 PM
Not since the early 70's when I had long hair, a beard and wore bell bottoms.  Many superior choices available. Cal-Track, C&E slide-a-link etc. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
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ToddStyles
Gearhead Posts: 125
From: Memphis, TN USA
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 01-05-2003 01:21 PM
That's freaky!?! I was just about ask the same question. I have a set for my '65 and was wondering the same thing. It's a street car that will see some action on test-n-tune nights.
looking forward to some good responses.
Todd.
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 12673
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-05-2003 04:04 PM
I just put a pair on my 65 late last summer year,I raced witout them I ran a 2.6 60foot,with them I went to a 2.2 60 foot.The only other things I changed at that time was tire pressure,and I added 75lbs in the trunk.
The lift bars make the ride more shift.
But that dose not bother me.I know like Alex said there are better traction bars out there.But mine were used so I got them cheap and they have helped for now. 
They even seemed to make the car hadle better too.
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SCOOP
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 12673
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-05-2003 04:07 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Moneymaker:
Not since the early 70's when I had long hair, a beard and wore bell bottoms. Many superior choices available. Cal-Track, C&E slide-a-link etc.
Thats funny you said that Alex,because for the 1st time since I was 18 years old I letting my hair grow long,and I have alot more face hair now too.No bell bottoms but my wife just started weaing bell bottoms.  I know I'm one of the few people on here that LIKED,and still likes the look of the cars from the 70's.Jacked up tires sticking out over sized hood scoops,ect. 
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SCOOP
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
[This message has been edited by Fastymz (edited 01-05-2003).]
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ToddStyles
Gearhead Posts: 125
From: Memphis, TN USA
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 01-05-2003 10:39 PM
I'm in a similar situation. I have the SSM bars already... for cheap. Maybe not the best around, but better than nothing, I figure.
I'm rebuilding the car and I'm having a problem on saying "when". I dive into something and leads to something else (the while-i'm-at-it scenario)... and on and on. Does it ever stop?
Todd.------------------
1965 2+2 GT, A-code 289 w/351 heads, Autolite 4100 on a C9OX intake. T-5, 9" Versailles w/4.11 t-lock.
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67coupe
Gearhead Posts: 418
From: dallas NC usa
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 01-05-2003 10:48 PM
hey todd no it dont ever stop at least for me lol ------------------
Josh
67 coupe with 351c
8.41 in the 1/8
1.90 60'
at 82.03 mph
94 Explorer
30 model A currently rustbucket
in process 67 convt with efi 5.0 and t5
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 12673
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-06-2003 02:09 AM
quote:
Originally posted by ToddStyles:
I'm in a similar situation. I have the SSM bars already... for cheap. Maybe not the best around, but better than nothing, I figure.
I'm rebuilding the car and I'm having a problem on saying "when". I dive into something and leads to something else (the while-i'm-at-it scenario)... and on and on. Does it ever stop?
Todd.
Your last question 1st NO it never stops.
And if you already have them then I'd say use them.They helped my car with traction alittle.But again they do affect the ride.Thats not a big deal to me,but may be for some.
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SCOOP
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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